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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2018
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Kim O20.3 - Best Review - TrishhartUK's Task: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
Option 3: Read a book where the initial letters of all the words in the title (but not the subtitle, and including articles, but ignoring numbers written as numbers) can be found in EITHER BLACK SMOKE BAND or ULLADUBULLA ORCHESTRA
The Last Days of Café Leila (ULLADUBULLA ORCESTRA)
Points this task: 20
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Cumulative Totals
Big Books - 500+: 1
Golden Oldies: 3
trishhartuk5.1 The Phantom of the Opera
Read a book with the word mask, masks, masque, masques, masked or mask's in the title or subtitle Or with a mask on the cover.
There's a mask in the bottom left-hand corner. Cover approved in message #26: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this Task: 5
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 340
Tasks Completed: 19
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book tickets: 0
CelesteR 20.3 - Option 1: "classics" genre >>> 4,673 users
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
195 pages.
Golden Oldie! First published in 1899.
Total: 505? GO: 2
Amy FL10.1 - Summer Blockbusters
Alternate Side - Eighth Grade (both have two-word titles)
10.4 - Wonder Woman
Sit! Stay! Speak! by Annie England Noblin (woNdEr womAn)
10.5 - The Globe
Spanking Shakespeare
10.9 - A Look Back
The Alice Network (June 2017 list - #2)
10.10 - Summer Reading List
The Plover (2018 Summer Reading List)
Points this post: 50
Total points: 50
20.6 Seasoned Reader – Balletbookworm’s task: Ballet Slippers and BooksOption 1: Cherie’s Dance Studio
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Total Points = 150
loafer25.4 - Rina's Task: 2018 FIFA World Cup
Option 3: Read a book with a setting that starts with a letter from RUSSIA.
Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín
set in Ireland - russIa
no mmpb. pb: Nora Webster 400 pages
Option 4:
Joachim Löw
Philipp Lahm
Manuel Neuer
Miroslav Klose
Mario Götze
Read a book by a single author who shares his/her first and last initials with one of these persons.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera (Miroslav Klose) 320 pages
400 + 320 > 600 pages
points: 25
total: 590
BB: 5
GO: 4
tasks completed: 31
loafer30.2 - Booklover's Task: Contrasts
1 - Now and Then
Read two books published one hundred years apart.
The 39 Steps by John Buchan, publ 1915
claiming "golden oldie" for this book
The Turner House by Angela Flournoy, publ 2015
points: 30
total: 620
BB: 5
GO: 5
tasks completed: 32
Task 30.6 - Ava Catherine’s Task: AidaBook 3: Aida/Amneris: female lead characters
*Read a book written by a female author whose first and last name initials can be found in the words AIDA AMNERIS.
AIDA AM N ERI S
Everfair (2016) by Nisi Shawl (Hardcover, 381 pages)
Nebula Award Nominee for Best Novel (2016)
Book 4: War
*Read a book with the main page genre war or historical fiction. Genre may be stand alone or embedded.
A Partisan's Daughter (2008) by Louis de Bernières (Hardcover, 208 pages)
190 + 30 = 220
Tasks Completed: 11
Points for this post: 30
Points thus far: 190 + 30 = 220
Books read: 15
Pages read: 4,043
Read but not claimed: 04
Goodreads Authors: 03
Golden Oldies: 01
Task 20.6 – Seasoned Reader – Balletbookworm – Ballet Slippers and BooksOption 1: By a single author whose initials are in CHERIE CHITTENDEN - E.D.
Emma Donoghue / The Wonder
I listened to the audio / no MMP / Paperback: The Wonder - 320 pg
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 430 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 1
Big Books Read: (6) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (1) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 9
Task 25.3 - Diana K’s Task: HamiltonOption 1:Read a book whose title/subtitle contains a word of at least four letters from the first six paragraphs of the lyrics (through to the first part where Alexander Hamilton sings.) The word must match exactly. REQUIRED: State the word that you are using
Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill (2016) by Candice Millard (Hardcover, 400 pages) [968.0483]
HERO
“Grow up to be a hero and a scholar?"
Option 5: Hamilton. Read a book set at least 50% in one of these three cities: New York City, London, Chicago.
100% set in New York City
My Year of Rest and Relaxation (2018) by Ottessa Moshfegh (Hardcover, 289 pages)
220 + 25 = 245
Tasks Completed: 12
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 220 + 25 = 245
Books read: 17
Pages read: 4,732
Read but not claimed: 02
Goodreads Authors: 03
Golden Oldies: 01
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Andy P.Task # 30.3 - JennRenee's Task: New Discoveries to New Favorites
Book 1. Choose a book from this list JennRenee's Shelf The Hunger by Alma Katsu pg 1 # 20
Book 2. a) Cozy Mystery: Read a book with a single author whose initials can be found in COZY MYSTERYVital Signs by Robin Cook COZY MYSTERY
Points this post: 30
Total points: 875
Readerboard name: CariTask # 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Perletwo's Task: If Not For Bad Luck...
Woman of the Ashes by Mia Couto
Option 1: read a book that is number 1, 3, or 13 in a series. Its series placement should be listed on the book's Goodreads main page.
(verified by Perletwo on the help thread!)
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Points this post: 20
Points total: 45
DULCINELLA30.7 -TessaVanessa’s Task: I “knew” you would love this “new” challenge I came up with.
A homophone is each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, e.g., new and knew. For this challenge go to: List of Homophones and choose a pair of homophones. Words must match exactly.
Our/hour
Book 1: Read one book with the first word in the title/subtitle/series name: our
Our Man In Havana
Graham Greene 224 p. 15 august 2018 5 starsBook 2: Read one book with the second word in the title/subtitle/series name: hour
Murder on the Hour: A Penny Brannigan Mystery Elizabeth J. Duncan 304 p. 15 august 2018 2 stars ( page count hardcover edition: 304 p. - there is no paperback)
Points in this task:30 points
Total points: 605 point
2 tickets BB claimed
1 ticket GO claimed
15.2 - In Memory of...….Book 1: read a nonfiction book with a main page genre of science, standalone or embedded.
Book read: A History of Pi
How it fits: MPG Science, nonfiction
Book 2: read a single author book with the author's initials found in the phrase RADICAL CHIC.
Book read: How to Knit a Love Song
How it fits: Single author, author's (Rachael Herron) initials are RH
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Total points: 820
Books read: 64
Tasks completed: 49
BB Tickets: 6
GO Tickets: 8
CelesteR20.5 - Option 3: Horror >>>> 3,068 users
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
112 pages.
Total: 525 points.
DANIELLE M25.5 - Danibean's Task: Have You Thanked a Stage Manager Today?
Option 2: As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley
Author's initials may be found in STAND BY
Option 4: Reading with Patrick: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship by Michelle Kuo
The word "with" is found in both the book title and the quote.
Reading with Patrick
“We all know that something is eternal. And it ain’t houses and it ain’t names, and it ain’t earth, and it ain’t even stars. . . everybody knows in their bones that something is eternal, and that something has to do with human beings. All the greatest people ever lived have been telling us that for five thousand years and yet you’d be surprised how people are always losing hold of it. There’s something way down deep that’s eternal about every human being."
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 180
Books Read: 11
Tasks Complete: 9
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Ashlea's Task: A Few of my Favorite ThingsOption 3B, a book with a portrait on the cover: Falling Angels by Tracy Chevalier
mass market paperback edition Falling Angels 404 p.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 500
CHANDNI30.8 - Sandy's Task: June is a Busy Month!
C. Read a book by a male author that has a 2 in the series number - 2, 12, 21, 22, etc. in a series.
The Fifth to Die by J.D. Barker - 529 pages
D. Read a book by a female author whose initials are found in the word WHIMSICAL.
Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie- 333 pages
[POINTS]
This Post: 30
Total Points: 205
Books Read: 11
Completed Tasks: 10
Shelby
5.6 - A Chorus Line
Read a book with a single word title: Cole, by Zoe Perdita
Ebook Approval: Here
5.7 - Wicked
Read a book from this list of The Best Fairytales and Retellings : Rosemary and Rue, by Seanan McGuire
How Fits: On Page 4
5.8 - Oh! Calcutta!
Read a book with an exclamation point or question mark in the title or subtitle.: May I Have Your Attention, Please?, by James Corden
How Fits: Question Mark in Title
10.4 - Wonder Woman
Read a book written by a female author whose first and last initials can be found in WONDER WOMAN: Clark's Story, by Diane Adams
How Fits: Author: Diane Adams
Ebook Approval: Line #608 on Spreadsheet
10.7 - The World's Largest
Read a series book that has a number that can be found in 25, 211, and/or 996.: Promises Part 2, by A.E. Via
How Fits: Series #2
Points this post: 35
Total points: 125
Big Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
15.4. Double Trouble
Book 1: A book the title/subtitle of which contains a word with a double vowel: Gemini Keeps Capricorn, by Anyta Sunday
AND
Book 2: A book the title/subtitle of which contains a word with a double consonant: Robbie, by Ella Frank
15.9 - O Canada
Read a book that was a finalist for the award in any year.: When Everything Feels Like the Movies, by Raziel Reid
How Fits: Canada Reads Finalist 2015
15.10 - Time to Kick Back and Relax!
Read a book written by one of your most read authors from your Goodreads "read" shelf.: Fairytales Slashed 2, by Megan Derr
How Fits: # of Books Read: 39
20.1 Most Improved Player - Witchygal’s task: Around the world with theatre
Option 3: New York - United States of America
Read a book with yellow on the cover: Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews
How Fits: Title is written in Yellow
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Ashlea's Task: A Few of my Favorite Things
Option 1: Video Games B
Read a book by a single author, where the author's initials can be found in the words VIDEO GAMES: Promises Part 1 by A.E. Via
How Fits: Author: A.E. Via
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Heather's Task: A few of my favorite bookish websites
Option 2: Bookish News
For this option read a book whose author's initials can be found in either BOOK RIOT or THE MILLIONS: Red Sister, by Mark Lawrence
How Fits: Author in THE MILLIONS: Mark Lawrence
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Perletwo's Task: If Not For Bad Luck...
Option 3
Read a book with a single author whose initials can be found in the term FRIGGATRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA: Julien, by Ella Frank
How Fits: Author: Ella Frank
20.6 Seasoned Reader – Balletbookworm’s task: Ballet Slippers and Books
Option 1: Cherie’s Dance Studio
Read a book written by a single author whose initials are found in CHERIE CHITTENDEN: A Discovery of Witches, by Deborah Harkness
How Fits: Author: Deborah Harkness
Big Book Ticket Claimed
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Bookwrm526's Task: I DO have a sense of humor!!
Option 2: Spaceballs
Read a book set at least 50% aboard a space ship. : Honor Among Thieves, by Rachel Caine
How Fits: Most of book takes place aboard a Leviathan - a sentient spaceship.
20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Sara G's Task: Florida
Option A: Emerald Coast
Read a book with a cover that is predominantly green.: Throne of Jade, by Naomi Novik
How Fits:
20.9 - Moderators' Pet - E Murphy's Task: The Dog Days of Summer
Option 1: Dog Days
Read a book with a title/subtitle that has two words that start with the letter “D”: Dawn of Darkness, by Daniel A. Kaine
How Fits: Title: Dawn of Darkness
20.10 - Group Reads
Hard Science Fiction: Dark Matter, by Blake Crouch
How Fits: Comment
Points this post: 225
Total points: 350
Big Books: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
BARBARA ★10.7 ~ The World's Largest
Read a series book that has a number that can be found in 25, 211, and/or 996.
Shaded Vision - Yasmine Galenorn (Otherworld #11) 8/11
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15.10 ~ Time to Kick Back and Relax!
Read a book written by one of your favorite authors.
Dark in Death - J.D. Robb (read 55 books so far) 8/9
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25.2 ~ Nick KY’s Task: This Summer’s Theme, more or less
Option B: Read a book with a beverage in a drinking glass, cup or mug on its cover.
Whiskey Sour - J.A. Konrath 7/25
Option D: Read a book with at least three words in the title, the first letter of each word beginning with a letter from: THE GULF OF MEXICO.
Out of Mind - Catherine Sampson (thegulfOfofMexico) 7/17
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50.1 - Julia103's Task: Do Re Mi
Book 1: Read a book where the first word of the title starts with one of the solfege syllables: DO, RE, MI, FA, SOL, LA or TI. All words count.
Red Velvet Revenge - Jenn McKinlay (RE,272 pages) 6/2
Book 2: Read a book whose title/subtitle includes one of following words used in the song:
DOE, RAY, ME, FAR, SEW, LA, or TEA
Going Too Far - Jennifer Echols (FAR,245 pages)) 7/27
Book 3: Read a book where the author's first name matches one of the Von Trapp children or the English equivalent given in parentheses. Names must match exactly - no variations. A book with multiple authors works if one of the authors matches one of the listed names.
Bleeding Heart - Martha Powers (Marta (Martha), 448 pages) 8/14
Total Pages: (Book 1) 272 pages + (Book 2) 245 pages + (Book 3) 448 pages = 965 pages > 750 pages
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 100
Total Points: 665
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Remove Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek Shanbhag
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10.8 - World's Oldest Theater
First published in 2018:
Circe by Madeline Miller
+10 Points
Season Total: 215 (no change from original, current total: 545)
Elizabeth PTask 5.10 - Beauty and the Beast
Book of my choice
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan
Task 20.1 - Around the World with Theater
Option Three - Object on the cover is yellow
by Kristan HigginsOne of the sign posts is yellow, as well as a little bird sitting on the bottom post
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 165
Total Tasks: 11
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 2
Total Books: 12
20.3 - Best Review - TrishhartUK's Task: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the WorldsOption 3: EITHER BLACK SMOKE BAND:
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
Total Points = 170
Coralie25.6 Pure Michigan!
Option 1 – book that is #3 in series
Winning Colours
Option 4 – book with title beginning with S
Seraphina
This post 25 points
Total to date 515 points
30.3 New DiscoveriesOption 1: On Jennrenee's Western/Cozy/Space Odyssey List Illuminae +BIG BOOK TICKET
Option 2b: "WeStern" War Storm +BIG BOOK TICKET
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 505
CHANDNI30.3 - JennRenee's Task: New Discoveries to New Favorites
Book 1: For book 1, choose a book from this list.
Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman
Book 2:
a) Cozy Mystery: Read a book with a single author whose initials can be found in COZY MYSTERY.
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
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This Post: 30
Total Points: 235
Books Read: 13
Completed Tasks: 11
Readerboard Name: Kathy P 10.3 - It's All About Me
Al Franken, Giant of the Senate
Author has acted in several films per his GoodReads profile
Points this post: 10
Books this post: 1
Totals
Points: 190
BB:1
GO:0
Total Task completed: 19
Total Books read: 19
Kristen IA10.6 - Radio City Music Hall
Read a book written by an author whose first and last initials can be found sequentially in the word ROCKETTES (i.e., RO, OC, CK, etc.). Initials may also be used in reverse order (i.e., OR, CO, KC, etc.) and can wrap around the end of the word (i.e., SR or RS). Middle names/initials should be ignored.
Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center
I listened to the audiobook and have linked the PB for page count.
25.4 - Rina's Task: 2018 FIFA World Cup
This is a 2 book task. Choose 2 different options and read a book for each. REQUIRED: State which options you choose.
The books must have a combined total of at least 600 pages.
Option 1: Read a book with a main page genre of sports. Genre may be standalone or embedded.
Just Once More by Rosalind James - 205 pages
I listened to the audiobook and have linked the PB for page count.
Option 3: Read a book with a setting (city/state/province/country*) that starts with a letter from RUSSIA.
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - 446 pages - setting is Chicago, Illinois
I listened to the audiobook and have linked the MMPB for page count.
205 + 446 = 651 pages total
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Points This Post: 35
Total Points: 335/995
Tasks Completed: 21/57
GO: 2
BB: 7
15.1 - WHICH DID YOU LIKE BETTERBOOK 1 - The Outsiders on page 1
BOOK 2 - A Single Man on page 4
TOTAL POINTS - 800
Pamela32655.9 - Mamma Mia!
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann - Killers has 7 letters in it.
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 220
Golden Oldie books this post: 0
Total Golden Oldie books: 1
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
VAL TX10.4 - Wonder Woman - Read a book written by a female author whose first and last initials can be found in WONDER WOMAN.
Someone by Alice McDermott
This post:
Points - 10
Total:
Points - 120
GO Tickets - 1
20.1 Most Improved Player - Witchygal’s task: Around the world with theatreOption 3: New York - United States of America
read a book with yellow on the cover
by Sue Graftonyellow strip above author name
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Heather's Task: A few of my favorite bookish websites
Option 2: Bookish News
read a book whose author's initials can be found in THE MILLIONS
by Simona Tivadar20.5 - Bigger is Better - Perletwo's Task: If Not For Bad Luck...
Option 1: read a book that is number 1, 3, or 13 in a series
by Janet Evanovich20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Sara G's Task: Florida
Option B: Air Conditioning
Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in the phrase AIR CONDITIONING.
by Celeste Ng20.9 - Moderators' Pet - E Murphy's Task: The Dog Days of Summer
Option 3: Read a book with a main page genre of Mystery
by Carole Nelson Douglas et alPoints this post:100
Total points: 120
Sophie30.1
Option 2 Rigoletto
The Indigo Rebels by Ellie Midwood
Starts with R - rebels
Ends with O - indigo
Option 4
Author initials in nutcracker
Virals by Kathy Reichs
Total 525
20.10 - Group ReadsMy Comment
My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier
+20 Points
Task Total: 20
Season Total: 565
Readerboard name: DAIRE5.10 Celebrate Belle and stick your nose in a book of your choice.
Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven by Jaya Saxena
10.3 Read a non-fiction biography, autobiography or memoir of a screenwriter, playwright, composer, musician, dancer, or actor. A biography or memoir of a group, such as a band or a dance troupe, will also work.
Where Am I Now? by Mara Wilson
10.4 June 3 is Wonder Woman day. Read a book written by a female author whose first and last initials can be found in WONDER WOMAN. Middle initials/names should be ignored. One author in a book with multiple contributors works.
The Gods of Love by Nicola Mostyn
10.8 Read a book that was first published in March of any year or in any month of a year that contains at least 2 of the following numbers: 1, 3, 5, 8.
Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World by Jennifer Palmieri (First published March 2018)
20.1 Option 1 - For this task, read a book with a Main Page Genre of “Retellings”. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
Circe by Madeline Miller
20.3 Option 3 - Read a book where the initial letters of all the words in the title (but not the subtitle, and including articles, but ignoring numbers written as numbers) can be found in EITHERBLACK SMOKE BAND or ULLADUBULLA ORCHESTRA (but not a combination of both). The title must have at least 3 words.
Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill
20.4 Option 2 - For this option read a book whose author's initials can be found in either BOOK RIOT or THE MILLIONS
The Farmer Wants a Wife by Maeve Haran
20.6 Option 4 - For this option, read a book with a main character who is either a dance student or a working dancer in any dance discipline.
China Dolls by Lisa See
20.8 Option A - Read a book with a cover that is predominantly green (at least 50%). REQUIRED: Include the cover in your post.
by Scott Pape20.9 Option 3 - Read a book with a main page genre of Mystery. Genre may be stand-alone or embedded.
The Child by Fiona Barton
30.8
Book 1: Option B - Book from the list "Fantastic Dads and Father Figures"
Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott
(AR - MY) - GO ticket - 1874
Book 2: Option D - Read a book by a female author whose initials are found in the word WHIMSICAL.
How to be Champion by Sarah Millican
30.9 Option B
Book 1: Popular travel books list
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson
Book 2: Best Series
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Books read: 14
Tasks completed: 12
BB tickets: 0
GO tickets: 1
Total points: 215
Sophie25.5
Option 2 - Author initials in blocking
The Billionaire's Trophy Bride by Kimmy Love
Option 5
Name matching to director
Twisted Up by Erin Nicholas
Character Jake Mitchell matches director Jerry Mitchell 2013 nominee for musicals
Total 550
Sophie30.5
Spectacular
A Cover design - p1 of Beautiful Book Cover Design list
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
C. Spectacular in title and subtitle
The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children by Alison Gopnik
Total: 580
Sophie30.8
B
Father figures p1 of list
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
D female author initials in whimsical
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Total:610
Diana K.Task 15.10 - Time to Kick Back and Relax!
Go to My Books. Scroll down in the left column to "Your Reading Activity." Click on "Most Read Authors" to see your list of authors. Read a book by one of those authors - you may use ANY of the authors on your list.
The Double Comfort Safari Club Goodreads shows this as the 13th book I've read by Alexander McCall Smith.
Total points: 910
Diana K. Task 30.7 -TessaVanessa’s Task: I “knew” you would love this “new” challenge I came up with.
I used capital/capitol
Book 1: Read one book with the first word in the title/subtitle/series name
The Old Capital
Book 2: Read one book with the second word in the title/subtitle/series name
Still Dreaming: My Journey from the Barrio to Capitol Hill
Total points: 940
Beth _NC15.5 The Bard - Shakespeare Undead by Lori Handeland
20.10 Group Read - My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier
Review posted
25.7 My Next Favorite Book -
Book 1 - Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Option 1 Dystopia AR is UG
Book 2 - Sleep with the Lights On by Maggie Shayne
Option 4 Romantic Time Reviewers Choice Award for Paranormal Romance 2013
30.2 Contrasts -
Book 1 Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters
Originally Published iin 1914
Book 2 -Wait for Signs: Twelve Longmire Stories by Craig Johnson
Published in 2014
Points: 90
Tasks: 4
Books: 6
Total Points: 840
Total Tasks: 50
Total Books: 67
Big Book Tickets: 2
Total Pages: 23,378
Creynard30.7 -TessaVanessa’s Task: I “knew” you would love this “new” challenge I came up with.
Book 1: The Scandal in Kissing an Heir by Sophie Barnes
Book 2: Queen of the Air: A True Story of Love and Tragedy at the Circus by Dean Jensen
Heir/Air are my homophones.
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 545
Tasks Completed: 33
Books Read: 49
CaseyW20.6 - Option 1
Read a book whose author's initials appear in CHERIE CHITTENDEN
12.21
Author: Dustin Thomason
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 75
Total Books Read: 5
Tasks Completed: 5
Golden Oldies: 1
Creynard20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Bookwrm526's Task: I DO have a sense of humor!!
Option 1: Earls Just Want to Have Fun by Shana Galen
"Girls just want to have fun"
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Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 565
Tasks Completed: 34
Books Read: 50
Creynard15.4. Double Trouble
The Tattooed Duke by Maya Rodale
Double Consonants: TT, Double Vowels OO
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Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 580
Tasks Completed: 34
Books Read: 50
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Task #25.3 - Hamilton
Option 4: Read a book where the Title/subtitle contains all of the letters in HAMILTON. I read Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson (H from hurricane, A from isaac's, M from man, ILT from deadliest, O from storm, N from man.
Option 5: Read a book set at least 50% in New York City, London or Chicago. I read Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg.
Points this post: 25
Total points so far: 665